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Growing Up, Gaming, and Figuring Life Out One Step at a Time
I don’t know about in your home, but gaming has always been more than just something to pass time. For a lot of teens, it becomes a space where thinking slows down, stress gets managed, and life feels a little more controllable. It’s where wins feel real, losses are manageable, and challenges come with a reset button. But eventually, real life starts to sit right next to it. Just ask Charlie. As we all know growing up doesn’t happen in one clear moment. It happens slowly; through decisions most people don’t even notice at first. Including how we spend our time. Who we listen to. What we choose to do…
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???? Weekend Family Reset Plan
For everyone weekends can feel different every time they come around. Sometimes weekends feel slow and restful, like you finally get a chance to breathe. Other times weekends feel busy, unplanned, and like the week’s leftovers are still spilling into your space. And sometimes weekends feel like a mix of both at once. I wanted to let you know this is not a schedule to follow. It is not a checklist to complete. It is simply a gentle way to help your weekend feel a little more grounded and a little less overwhelming. For me is a huge help. I hope it is to you as well. In our home…
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Running Errands, Surviving Life, and Always Needing the Bathroom at the Wrong Time
I don’t know about in your home, but some days don’t feel like errands… they feel like survival mode with a shopping cart. I start out thinking I’m just “running in really quick” to places like Walmart or Home Depot… Next thing you know, we’ve helped fix a car situation, dealt with a plumbing issue, stopped for keys, and somehow ended up eating a split hamburger at a place like Griff’s and calling it a win because it only cost $11 for two people. And somewhere in the middle of all that? You realize the most important stop of the entire day wasn’t planned at all — it was the…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
